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Safeguarding Children in an International Context (SW4035)

Safeguarding Children in an International Context (SW4035) Short Course

This module enables the candidates to explore safeguarding children in a comparative context and develop their own expertise in international safeguarding.

A range of modules are available to enhance your knowledge, develop skills and further your CPD. Credits can be gained on a standalone modular basis or used to achieve one of the School of Social Work, Care and Community’s CPD target awards.

Course Content

Course Outline:

This module aims to provide students with opportunities to develop and advance their knowledge of practice and policy in safeguarding children and young people in an international context. It will allow students to consider the experiences of children in differing contexts, countries and continents. The module will contribute to the continuing professional development of practitioners, academics and researchers in the field of safeguarding children and young people.

The module covers topics including:

The contemporary context of safeguarding children in an international context

The impact of parenting in adversity on the safeguarding of children

Policy, guidance and practice in relation to assessment of need and risk

Industry links & professional accreditation

The School of Social Work Care and Community has worked closely with some of the key local statutory and independent employers in the development of this module. The learning from this module can be used to requirements for continuing professional development and continuing education.

Work experience and international opportunities

At UCLan we work with a range of businesses and organisations, many of which provide work experience opportunities and project briefs to enable to you gain real work experience whilst you undertake your postgraduate programme. Your course tutor will advise on opportunities available within your course and the UCLan Careers Team can provide help, advice and guidance on how to apply for them and how to make the most of these opportunities.

Graduate Careers

The UCLan Careers Team offer ongoing supportive careers advice and guidance throughout your course and after graduation, along with a range of modules, work experience opportunities and events to help you acquire the skills to make you stand out to potential employers in today’s competitive market.

Testimonials

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Progression Routes

Under the School of Social Work, Care and Community’s Centre for CPD portfolio, currently this module is only available to complete as standalone. For more details on the school’s CPD offering please visit www.uclan.ac.uk/socialworkcpd

Fees & Funding

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this course, our comprehensive How to Apply pages will guide you through the process. Here at UCLan, our aim is to encourage you to develop your potential and we offer a flexible approach to admissions, which reflects our commitment to all those who would benefit from our courses.

To apply to undertake this module as standalone under the School of Social Work, Care and Community’s Centre for CPD offering, please contact the CPD team for specific guidance to support you in completing an application and to ensure it is directed appropriately once submitted. You will be advised to apply through the University Online Application System. Individuals should initially discuss their application with their employer as arrangements may be in place for financial and study leave support. Should you have any further questions about the application or enrolment process please contact the CPD team on: